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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,832, 137,755.68 and 26,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,832, 137,755.68 and 26,168 is: 39,254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,832 : 137,755.68 = 26,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,832/137,755.68 = 26,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,832x = 137,755.68 × 26,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,832x = 3,604,790,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,790,634.24/91,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,254.19

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